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Nationally recognized for our commitment to the community since 1994

The St. Louis American Foundation is a five-time recipient of the National Newspaper Association’s First Place Award for Community Service, and has received 15 regional and national first place awards in the last 10 years for community service.

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Community Focused

The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.

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Community Grants

Annually, The St. Louis American Foundation holds multiple recognition events, provides numerous academic scholarships, and contributes financial assistance to a number of local area non-profits that work with area youth.
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                Salute to Excellence

                Education

                The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.

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                Business

                The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.

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                Young Leaders

                The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.

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                Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.

                2026 Salute to Young Leaders Recap

                A look back at the 15th Annual Salute to Young Leaders, celebrating 22 rising stars under 40 who are making an impact in St. Louis. The Salute to Young Leaders Awards Reception was held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Video produced by Alex Don Media ‪@AlexDonMediaGroup‬ The St. Louis American Foundation. stlafoundation.org